Month: November 2016

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Bases & Stored Food Preparation Lunch Main Dish Quick Prep

Box-Free Macoroni & Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried pasta
  • 3¼ cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp salt

Optional (any combination that sounds good to you)

  • dijon mustard
  • nutmeg
  • cayenne pepper

    Directions

    In a small saucepan, add pasta and milk.  Bring to simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until pasta is soft, stirring frequently and ensuring milk does not boil.

    Turn heat off, add cheese and salt, then stir to combine.  Stir in any optional ingredients a little at a time, to taste. Cover and let stand for a couple of minutes, then stir again and serve.

    Categories
    Bases & Stored Food Preparation

    Homemade Cheese Sauce

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 3 cups milk
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 2½ tbsp. flour
    • 2 tbsp. butter

    DIRECTIONS

    In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick.